Advanced Language & Literature Strong Roots for AP®, College, and Beyond 2E
Core Code Alignment
Language Arts
Language Arts Required Core
06020000050: Language Arts 10
Language Arts Required Core
06020000050: Language Arts 10
Recommendation
Recommended Primary
Evaluation
The content included is well-rounded and includes both literature and informational text. It is clear and uses a systematic approach to convey information and build skills. The Utah Core Standards would be met with this resource. Lexile levels for each text were not provided, but they seem to be appropriate. Texts are provided in varying levels to allow for differentiation. The arrangement of topics and texts is logical and allows for skill building, critical thinking, and progression. In addition, there are many supports for ELLs. The system is clear and makes sense. Readings, activities and other materials are easily accessible. Texts comply with community standards and provide a variety of viewpoints. These materials can be used in a whole-class or small-group setting. Individual assignments can also be assigned easily. These materials can be used in a variety of settings. The website provides useful, high-quality materials. ***Physical copy of book unavailable for review. Pacing guides, editable rubrics for assignments, and suggested responses for those assignments were all available and editable. Many resources are available. Within each unit, activities are provided, along with a culminating activity. In addition, there is a Resources section that gives teachers the ability to create quizzes and assignments. There is a bank of multiple choice and essay questions, along with the opportunity for teachers to create their own. The system allows for teachers to create and administer the quizzes on their system. It is unclear whether this system syncs with Canvas.
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Rubric : English Language Arts
Content
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alignment | The content of this resource aligns with appropriate grade level Core standards, is current, well-researched, and referenced from reliable sources. -meets all grade level standards within elementary/secondary -is explicit, systematic, and engaging -includes all 7 essential elements of literacy: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, oral language, and writing as appropriate to grade level -includes text that meets Lexile requirements for each grade band -includes text that is the appropriate percentage of literature and informational | The content of this resource aligns with most grade level core standards but will need supplementary materials to insure coverage of all the objectives for this course. | The content of this resource aligns with a few grade level core standards for a portion of the course. | The content of this resource does not align with standards and objectives for this course. | ||
| The content included is well-rounded and includes both literature and informational text. It is clear and uses a systematic approach to convey information and build skills. The Utah Core Standards would be met with this resource. Lexile levels for each text were not provided, but they seem to be appropriate. | ||||||
| Scaffolding | Scaffolding supports for these materials are complex and challenging, engage learners from various skill levels and provide assistance for all students to enhance conceptual understanding; and offer opportunities for students to share evidence and research. | Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels and provides assistance for students to enhance conceptual understanding. | Scaffolding supports for these materials engage learners from various skill levels. | Scaffolding supports for these materials do not engage learners from various skill levels or provide scaffolding to enhance conceptual understanding. | ||
| Texts are provided in varying levels to allow for differentiation. The arrangement of topics and texts is logical and allows for skill building, critical thinking, and progression. In addition, there are many supports for ELLs. | ||||||
| Navigation | This resource contains directions that are clear and understandable and are easy to navigate through. | N/A | N/A | The instructions in this resource are unclear and navigation is difficult. | ||
| The system is clear and makes sense. Readings, activities and other materials are easily accessible | ||||||
Accessibility
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bias Free | This material is free from bias and can be used by all students regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, or disability. This material is free from advertising, e-commerce or political interest, and is in compliance with the law and community standards. | N/A | This series or title has material that may be interpreted as bias or promoting a commercial or political agenda or may be considered to treat some groups unfairly. | This series or title has material that is clearly biased and favors a point of view that may be distracting to the educational experience of students. | ||
| Texts comply with community standards and provide a variety of viewpoints. | ||||||
| Adaptability | Instructional materials in this resource are easily updated and adaptable for teacher and student use in individualized or small group instructional settings and are accessible for an appropriate time period to facilitate a proper learning environment for each student. | Instructional materials in this resource have some features which are adaptable and are available for an acceptable time period. | N/A | Instructional materials in this resource are not adaptable or easily incorporated into a variety of educational settings. | ||
| These materials can be used in a whole-class or small-group setting. Individual assignments can also be assigned easily. | ||||||
| Technical Standards | Instructional materials in this resource are adaptable or easily incorporated into a variety of educational settings. | N/A | N/A | This curriculum is limited by specifications that may require additional materials or technical assistance, or additional hardware, software, or infrastructure. | ||
| These materials can be used in a variety of settings. | ||||||
Pedagogy
| Item | 3 - Extensive | 2 - Adequate | 1 - Inadequate | 0 - None | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Characteristics | In physical terms, this resource is durable, interactive, and provides high quality audio-visual and tactile experiences for all users if appropriate. | In physical terms, this resource is somewhat fragile in construction and provides limited tactile experiences for students. | N/A | In physical terms, this resource is designed to be disposable and temporary. | ||
| The website provides useful, high-quality materials. ***Physical copy of book unavailable for review. | ||||||
| Instructional Support | This curriculum provides adequate instructional support that aligns with MTSS guidelines and clear requirements for the instructor. | N/A | N/A | This curriculum does not provide adequate support for the instructor. | ||
| Pacing guides, editable rubrics for assignments, and suggested responses for those assignments were all available and editable | ||||||
| Supplemental Resources | Provided materials reference numerous available supplemental resources including support for each learner in every level of learning. | Provided materials reference some available supplemental resources. | N/A | Provided materials do not refer to other supplemental resources. | ||
| Many instructor resources are available. | ||||||
| Assessments | These instructional resources contain a variety of formative and summative assessments that are aligned with core objectives, provide appropriate intervention strategies, and lead to observable performance and real-world experience. | These instructional resources contain a limited number of assessments without intervention strategies. | N/A | These instructional resources do not provide assessment materials. | ||
| Within each unit, activities are provided, along with a culminating activity. In addition, there is a Resources section that gives teachers the ability to create quizzes and assignments. There is a bank of multiple choice and essay questions, along with the opportunity for teachers to create their own. The system allows for teachers to create and administer the quizzes on their system. It is unclear whether this system syncs with Canvas | ||||||
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